How to grow Thyme from seed
Thyme seeds are very small. On average, 1 oz. of thyme seed contains 120.000 seeds (4200 thyme seeds per 1 gr). When we grow herbs from seed, we must have […]
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Thyme Plants Propagation and Planting
Thyme plants can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. There are pros and cons in each method. If you do not have your own healthy plants to divide, layer or […]
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Thyme Growing Conditions
Thyme Climate and Soil Requirements Thyme Climate Requirements Thyme is a frost resistant perennial plant that can withstand even the cold climate of Siberia in some cases. It is commercially […]
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Growing Thyme for Profit
Growing Thyme commercially – Thyme Cultivation Practices Growing thyme commercially for essential oil and/or plant material (fresh herbs or dried herbs) has raised much attention during the last two decades. […]
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Growing Thyme at Home
Thyme plant care Thyme plant is fairly easy to grow, provided we have a well-drained soil with partial or full day exposure to direct sunlight. The things to consider […]
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Thyme Plant Information
Thyme Plant Wiki Thyme is a perennial short shrub with average height of 8 inches (20 cm) and an average productive lifespan of 6 years. It belongs to the family […]
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Q&As Cotton
Is Cotton planted every year? Yes. Exactly as it happens with tomatoes, peppers and other plants, although cotton is a perennial plant, we cultivate it as annual. This means that […]
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Cotton Weed Control
Cotton Weed Management Cotton plants are very sensitive to weeds, which compete aggressively with the plants in terms of water, sunlight and valuable nutrients. It is necessary for all […]
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Cotton Plant Fertilizer Requirements
How to fertilize Cotton Plants As it happens in every other crop, there can’t be any universal fertilization scheme, because every field is different and has different needs. Performing soil […]
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Cotton Plant Pollination
Some cotton plants are self-fertile and self-pollinating, while others need pollinators. Theoretically, the average self-pollinating cotton plant does not need bees in order to pollinate and produce fiber or seeds. […]
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Cotton Sowing, Seeding Rate and Plant Population
How to sow cotton – Cotton Seeding Rate- Number of Cotton Plants per hectare Cotton seed is one of the most important parameters for a good yield. Only certified […]
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Cotton Growing Conditions
Cotton Plant Climate Requirements Cotton is a plant that needs a long frost-free period, a lot of heat and plenty of sunshine. It prefers warm and humid climate. Cotton seeds […]
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How to grow Cotton
Cotton Cultivation – Growing Cotton from Seed As it happens with tomato, pepper and other plants, cotton plants are perennial by nature. However, since we expect to take a fairly […]
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Cotton Plant Information
Cotton Plant Wiki Cotton plant is a shrub and is widely cultivated in over 90 countries for its fiber and secondly for seeds. About 2,5% of world cropland is planted […]
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Q&As Alfalfa
What is the scientific name of alfalfa? Medicago sativa Can people eat alfalfa? Yes humans can eat alfalfa, which is an excellent source of vitamins, proteins and minerals etc. If […]
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Alfalfa Crop Rotation
Most farmers stop cultivating their alfalfa stands after the 4th year, because the yield has decreased significantly (it may drop 15% every year). As it happens in many other plants, […]
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Alfalfa Harvest & Yield per acre
Harvest of alfalfa normally takes place just before the flowering. Many experienced farmers claim that it’s possible that you will never see alfalfa blossoms from seeding through plow down. The […]
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Alfalfa Water Requirements
How to irrigate Alfalfa Although alfalfa is a drought tolerant plant, it needs certain levels of soil moisture in order to give sustainably high yields for 4 years. As a […]
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